Kevin Cron
Born: 2/17/1993 in Placentia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-05-24 | Final Game: 2020-08-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 255 lbs
Full name: Kevin Scott Cron
Biography
Kevin Cron, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned from 2019 to 2020. He played a total of 47 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his power-hitting ability with 6 home runs and 16 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .17, Cron's contributions to his teams were notably highlighted by his potential as a slugger, as he brought a right-handed power threat to the lineup.
Cron's career unfolded in an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on home runs and offensive production, with players increasingly focusing on power metrics. His time in the league, although brief, was marked by a strong showing of pop at the plate, underscoring the evolving nature of player roles in modern baseball. After his final game on August 23, 2020, Cron transitioned from the field but left behind a legacy as part of the growing trend of power hitters who sought to reshape the game's offensive landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 88 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 0.170 | 0.245 | 0.420 | 0.665 | 19.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 39 | 71 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0.211 | 19.4 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ARI | 1B | 12 | 7 | 56 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 | ARI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ARI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |